What’s On | Te Wāhi Toi

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Fri 10 May

Wānaka

Claire Beynon – New works from the series titled ‘Octave’

Gallery Thirty Three is pleased to present new works from the series titled 'Octave' by New Zealand artist Claire B…

Exhibitions

Fri 10 May

Wānaka

WAO Film Festival

Welcome to the WAO Film Festival, featuring award-winning films set to inspire deep connection with the natural wor…

Festivals / Markets

Fri 10 May

Wānaka

Jane Mitchell – Transient

Gallery Thirty Three is pleased to present new works from Hong Kong based New Zealand artist Jane Mitchell.Opening …

Exhibitions

Fri 10 May

Wānaka

Art Intro | A Drawing and Painting Course

\Are you interested in developing your creative side? Set in a fun and nurturing environment in the heart of Wanaka…

Education

Fri 10 May

Queenstown

Fiona Pardington | Te taha o te rangi

The title of Fiona Pardington's latest exhibition at Starkwhite Queenstown, Te taha o te rangi, translates as “the …

Exhibitions

Sat 11 May

Queenstown

Portrait Drawing Workshop for Beginners with Kasia Hebda - 11 May…

Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for a Portrait Drawing Workshop designed especially for beginners.Del…

Education

Sat 11 May

Wanaka

Anna van Riel- NZ MUSIC MONTH

Join Anna van Riel in a celebration of NZ Music Month, creativity and sustainability in the arts sector.As an indep…

Contemporary Music

Sun 12 May

Queenstown

Queenstown Arts Society Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda - 12 May - …

Queenstown Arts Society Life Drawing with Kasia HebdaSundays 4-5:45 pm - 21, 28 April, 5, 12 MayWednesdays 6-7:45 p…

Education

Sun 12 May

Frankton

Country Lane Makers Market

Introducing an exciting addition to Queenstown's vibrant creative community, the Maker's Market at Country Lane!A h…

Festivals / Markets

Tue 14 May

Wānaka

Art Intro | A Drawing and Painting Course

Are you interested in developing your creative side? Set in a fun and nurturing environment in the heart of Wanaka.…

Education

Tue 14 May

Arrowtown

The Big Bike Film Night 2024 - Queenstown

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for y…

Film

Wed 15 May

Wānaka

Artrageous an Afterschool Kids Art Class

Come and join the fun! We are starting on Masks this week! Build your art-making skills in a dynamic, creative and …

Education

Wed 15 May

Wānaka

Paint Club - An Exploration of Watercolour and Acrylic Paint

Paint Club is a night class aimed at allowing people to develop their facility with paint. It is perfect for those …

Education

Wed 15 May

Wanaka

The Big Bike Film Night 2024 - Wanaka

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for y…

Film

Wed 15 May

Arrowtown

Tess Liautaud - "Gold Digger" - Uncovered: An Original Music Show…

Uncovered: An Original Music Showcase is excited to be hosting this show as part of Tess Liautaud's "Gold Digger To…

Contemporary Music

Thu 16 May

Wānaka

Artrageous + an Afterschool Art Class

Come and join the fun! Build your art-making skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment in the heart o…

Education

Thu 16 May

Queenstown

Spamalot. A new musical 'lovingly' ripped off from the motion pic…

"Showbiz Queenstown are delighted to bring to you the legendary tale of King Arthur!"Lovingly ripped off from the c…

Performing Arts

Thu 16 May

Queenstown

New Zealand Birds 5-week Watercolours Course for Beginners with K…

Want to paint like a pro? Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for a 5-week in-depth exploration of waterc…

Education

Thu 16 May

Arrowtown

Red Zeppelin - Tiny Room Concert - Charlotte Graf

Join Charlotte and her 5-piece band on her quest to find the giants that walked the earth - Led Zeppelin! Charlott…

Performing Arts

Fri 17 May

Queenstown

Get Your Sh!t Sorted professional and personal development - Seas…

Professional development meets a great f*cking night outMeet professional development’s rockstar half-sibling. Half…

Education

Fri 17 May

48Hours - NZ's largest guerrilla filmmaking competition

The Vista Foundation 48Hours is NZ's largest guerrilla filmmaking competition! There is nothing quite like it.Over …

Film

Sat 18 May

Tarras

Tarras Vocal Workshop

Do you love to sing? Join Nook Road Productions vocal coach and singer/songwriter Anna van Riel for a fun, informat…

Education

Sat 18 May

Tarras

Anna van Riel & Band- LIVE at Tarras Church

Join award-winning singer/songwriter Anna van Riel and band for a night of folk, jazz and blues at Tarras Church.Sh…

Contemporary Music

Sun 19 May

Lake Hayes

Autumn In Tune

Autumn in Tune concert with Local VocalsEnjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon performance, listening to a selection of …

Contemporary Music

Sun 19 May

Wanaka

Gelli Plate Mono Printing - a 1 Day Workshop

Gelli plate printing is a fun, easy way to create wonderful surfaces & textures as well as more resolved art works.…

Education

Wed 22 May

Arrowtown

Anna van Riel - "Tell Me About Love" - Uncovered: An Original Mus…

Uncovered: An Original Music Showcase is excited to present to you ... Anna van Riel "Tell Me About Love"Anna van R…

Contemporary Music

Wed 22 May

Arrowtown

Uncovered: An Original Music Showcase at The Blue Door, Arrowtown

Whirlwind Productions is excited to present to you …Anna van Riel – “Tell Me About Love”Anna van Riel is an award-w…

Contemporary Music

Thu 23 May

Queenstown

New Zealand Birds 5-week Watercolours Course for Beginners with K…

Want to paint like a pro? Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for a 5-week in-depth exploration of waterc…

Education

Thu 23 May

Lake Hāwea

Te Tupua - The Goblin (Solo Play)

Experience a visit from a ghost as history comes to life! Te Tupua–The Goblin tells the tale of a disenfranchised c…

Performing Arts

Fri 24 May

Wānaka

IVY, Powder Chutes & Superficial at Rhyme & Reason

To celebrate completing the recording of their debut album, Powder Chutes are hitting the road for a few gigs and w…

Contemporary Music

Wed 29 May

Queenstown

Free Queenstown Arts Society Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda - 29 M…

Queenstown Arts Society Life Drawing with Kasia HebdaSundays 4-5:45 pm - 21, 28 April, 5, 12 MayWednesdays 6-7:45 p…

Education

Wed 29 May

Arrowtown

Barry G - "Change, For a Fiver" - Uncovered: An Original Music Sh…

Uncovered: An Original Music Showcase is excited to present to you ... Barry G "Change, For a Fiver"There was singi…

Contemporary Music

Thu 30 May

Queenstown

New Zealand Birds 5-week Watercolours Course for Beginners with K…

Want to paint like a pro? Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for a 5-week in-depth exploration of waterc…

Education

Thu 30 May

Queenstown

Sherwood Songwriter Society - Open Mic

A monthly open mic for Original music & Spoken word. Come and share your creativity or sit back and enjoy the wealt…

Contemporary Music

Thu 30 May

Queenstown

LUMA 2024

Switch on your Winter with LUMA24. Once again we’re taking over the Queenstown Gardens over King’s Birthday, 30 May…

Festivals / Markets

Fri 31 May

Queenstown

All Handmade

These five week block courses with Raquel Carter are focused on hand building ceramic vessels in different ways. Co…

Education

Fri 31 May

Queenstown

Brazen Pop-up - LUMA 2024

This May, something magical is happening under the starlit skies of Queenstown. Brazen, renowned for celebrating an…

Festivals / Markets

Wed 5 Jun

Queenstown

Queenstown Arts Society Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda - 5 June

Queenstown Arts Society Life Drawing with Kasia HebdaSundays 4-5:45 pm - 21, 28 April, 5, 12 MayWednesdays 6-7:45 p…

Education

Wed 5 Jun

Frankton

Violet Hirst - "Piano Songs" - Uncovered: An Original Music Showc…

Uncovered: An Original Music Showcase is excited to present to you ...Violet Hirst"Piano Songs" * Venue Change - th…

Contemporary Music

Wed 5 Jun

Queenstown

Comedy Show - Heath Franklin's Chopper - Not Here to F*ck Spiders

AS SEEN ON 7 DAYS - NZ's Most Wanted MOST WANTED comedian is back after three years off... and he's not here to f*c…

Performing Arts

Wed 5 Jun

Frankton

Violet Hirst - Piano Songs - Uncovered Original Music Showcase

My musical journey likely begun at age 3, when I remember being in my mothers arms onstage, and the pounding noise …

Contemporary Music

Thu 6 Jun

Queenstown

New Zealand Birds 5-week Watercolours Course for Beginners with K…

Want to paint like a pro? Join Kasia Hebda, artist and art conservator, for a 5-week in-depth exploration of waterc…

Education

Thu 6 Jun

Arrowtown

Dublin In The Rare Auld Times - Barry Grehan - Tiny Room Concert

Erica Hastie and Wānaka based musician Barry Grehan team up to bring you an authentic Dublin experience.Dublin is a…

Contemporary Music

Fri 7 Jun

Wānaka

Wānaka Show - Elton John vs Billy Joel *NZ Tribute*

NZ’s Award-winning hit tribute show “Elton John vs. Billy Joel” are coming to Memorial Centre Queenstown as part of…

Contemporary Music

Sat 8 Jun

Queenstown

Exhibition Opening: Te Whare Pora

A rare opportunity to see a collection of unique kākahu (cloaks) made by internationally recognised Māori weaver Ro…

Exhibitions

Sat 8 Jun

Queenstown

Queenstown Show - Elton John vs Billy Joel *NZ Tribute*

NZ’s Award-winning hit tribute show “Elton John vs. Billy Joel” are coming to Memorial Centre Queenstown as part of…

Contemporary Music

Wed 12 Jun

Queenstown

Queenstown Arts Society Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda - 12 June

Queenstown Arts Society Life Drawing with Kasia HebdaSundays 4-5:45 pm - 21, 28 April, 5, 12 MayWednesdays 6-7:45 p…

Education

Thu 13 Jun

Arrowtown

The World Spins Madly On - Tiny Room Concert - Pol Nicholson

After selling out their debut "World Spins Madly On", and their sell-out acclaimed dive into Celtic music with “Und…

Contemporary Music

Sat 15 Jun

Queenstown

Curator talk: Contemporary Currents in Māori Art

Director of the Dowse Art Museum, Karl Chitham, talks to some of the major artistic projects and partnerships that …

Education

Tue 18 Jun

Wanaka

Cello & Piano | Andrew Joyce and Jian Liu

Renowned New Zealand-based musicians Cellist Andrew Joyce and Pianist Jian Liu have crafted an ambitious programme …

Classical & Jazz Music

Wed 19 Jun

Queenstown

Queenstown Arts Society Life Drawing with Kasia Hebda - 19 June -…

Queenstown Arts Society Life Drawing with Kasia HebdaSundays 4-5:45 pm - 21, 28 April, 5, 12 MayWednesdays 6-7:45 p…

Education

Wed 19 Jun

Arrowtown

Jane Shearer - "Squashed Frog & Other Stories" - Uncovered: An Or…

Uncovered: An Original Music Showcase is excited to present to you ... Jane Shearer "Squashed Frog and Other Storie…

Contemporary Music

Thu 20 Jun

Arrowtown

Blue Door By Candlelight - Musings from a Sad Mad Modern World - …

Join us for a relaxed night of music by candle light. Brought to you by the voices that brought you 'Amy Winehouse'…

Contemporary Music

Fri 21 Jun

NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival

If you love adventure, the NZ Mountain Film & Book Festival is for you. Our films, books, guest speakers, art shows…

Film

Thu 4 Jul

Arrowtown

Kiwiana - Marc Hamilton - Tiny Room Concert

Join us for a night of classic kiwi tunes as Marc Hamilton and some of Queenstown's most talented musicians take yo…

Contemporary Music

Sat 6 Jul

Astro Photography Masterclass I 4-Days

Our Astro Masterclass Workshop is based at Mt Cook village within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reser…

Education

Sat 13 Jul

Wānaka

Gather Midwinter Market

If making conscious purchases and contributing to the growth and sustainability of small and local businesses sound…

Festivals / Markets

Fri 26 Jul

Queenstown

Failing in Love • a Stand up Comedy show

A stand up comedy show in English about failures in relationships and love with the most hilarious comedians! Laugh…

Performing Arts

Mon 29 Jul

Wānaka

Sylvia Jiang Pianist

Hailed by critics as a “gifted young pianist of genuine substance” and “New Zealand’s most notable young emerging p…

Classical & Jazz Music

Thu 8 Aug

Arrowtown

Dominic Hazell & The DT's Do Dylan - Dominic Hazell - Tiny Room C…

After bringing the musical sophistication of Paul Simon, and the eclectic freak show of Americana to the intimate s…

Contemporary Music

Tue 13 Aug

Frankton

NZ Touring Potter Program

Two demonstration sessions on 1 day, showcasing the touring Korean professional potter and teacher, Kwak Kyungtae o…

Education

Thu 22 Aug

Queenstown

Winter Pride Festival

Winter Pride is a festival in a small town with a bold heart. Each year, we come together to celebrate love, commun…

Festivals / Markets

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